FAQ

Q:I have a Wii U on X.X.X firmware. What can / should I do with it?A: This guide is only compatible with versions 5.5.0 to 5.5.3. Older versions are incompatible for now.

Q:Now that Nintendo is ending production of the Wii U, does that mean no more updates?A: No! The versions 5.5.2 and 5.5.3 released well after the end of production. This is why you must always ensure that you have set DNS servers that will block updates.

Q:Is it safe to update a Wii U on CFW?A: No! You must always ensure that you have set DNS servers that will block updates.

Q:How do I update to the latest Mocha CFW?A: Download the latest release of Mocha CFW, then copy mocha.elf from the Mocha CFW .zip to the /wiiu/apps/mocha/ folder on your SD card (overwrite the existing file)

Q:How risky is hacking my console?A: Bricks are extremely rare and usually caused by skipping instructions or otherwise not following instructions.

Q:Can I run awesome homebrew and emulators with this?A: Yes! This not only enables the Homebrew Launcher, but it also will give you hacks on all versions, which means you keep it forever, even with updates.

Q:Can I use this to play games from other regions?A: Yes! CFW supports Region Free patches, which enables users to install games from any region without any extra modification or steps.

Q:How big of an SD card do I need?A: Your SD card must be at least 64GB in size if you have a black Wii U (32GB) model. If you have a white (8GB) Wii U model, your SD card needs to be at least 16GB in size.

Q:Can I keep my NNID?A: If you start with an NNID and follow every step, you will end up keeping your NNID at the end.

Q:Can I do this without a computer (e.g. an Android phone)?A: All you need is the ability to put files on an SD card!